But that was in a presidential election year, when Dems in South Florida enjoy a turnout boost.

As the 2014 midterm elections approach, Bogdanoff believes conditions look more favorable for the GOP and she’s pondering a rematch. She says she’ll meet with advisers this week to make a decision. The candidate qualifying deadline is June 20.

Also in the Politics column: Republican Alan Schlesinger‘s take his party’s chances of unseating Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter; judicial candidate Jessica Ticktin‘s unusual campaign break; five state House candidates who hope to get free rides to re-election.